When a family member in a long-term care facility suffers an injury, it’s natural to feel distressed and seek answers. The trust you placed in the facility feels broken, and you need to understand what happened and what you can do. The path to establishing responsibility centers on a legal concept called the “standard of care,” which is the level of attention and caution that a reasonable person (or facility) would exercise in the same circumstances. Demonstrating a failure to meet this standard is the foundation of a negligence claim. Proving nursing home negligence involves gathering...

Discovering that a cherished older family member may be a victim of nursing home injury is a deeply distressing experience. If you suspect your loved one is being harmed, your first priorities are to ensure their immediate safety, document the situation, and report your concerns to the proper authorities. You may also want to contact a lawyer who can help protect your loved one. The path forward can feel complicated, but there are specific actions you can take to protect them and hold the responsible parties accountable. Don’t face a nursing home injury alone—speak with a personal injury lawyer...